Hi!
Sadly, Nobeltec's VNS does not run them in it's latest version, 7.0.
Works fine.....BUT...only BSB V3 or lower!!!
Maptechs new BSB V4 format is copyprotected and did not run on ervery
program.

cu Michael

True, Maptech v3.0 and older along with Softcharts (which are also based on
BSB data) run just fine. But the new problem really has nothing to do with
copyrights.

The issue is a new file format delivered from Maptech. In response, Nobeltec
will not invest the R&D $ to change their own program in order to read it.
The same is true with the new NDI charts for Canada.
Dan


"Michael Holz" wrote in message
...
Hi!
Sadly, Nobeltec's VNS does not run them in it's latest version, 7.0.
Works fine.....BUT...only BSB V3 or lower!!!
Maptechs new BSB V4 format is copyprotected and did not run on ervery
program.

cu Michael

The issue is a new file format delivered from Maptech. In response,
Nobeltec
will not invest the R&D $ to change their own program in order to read it.
The same is true with the new NDI charts for Canada.

That is not true. Nobeltec will be supporting BSB 4.0 along with all of the
new NDI charts. Too many people want them because they are the best,
period.

"envision" wrote in message
...
The issue is a new file format delivered from Maptech. In response,
Nobeltec
will not invest the R&D $ to change their own program in order to read
it.
The same is true with the new NDI charts for Canada.

That is not true. Nobeltec will be supporting BSB 4.0 along with all of
the
new NDI charts. Too many people want them because they are the best,
period.

Sorry Envision: This is from from Nobeltec's tech support department. You
can view it on their own NG:


"Nobeltec has no plans, at this time, to support any chart
manufactures using BSB 4.0. As for P3, we are releasing Transas TX97
format in WF22. Our digitizing department is still developing P3
charts. You can excpect to see the NCX Vector Format (Nobeltec's
proprietary format) in the near future. We rely on customer input to
measure the importance in creating a region. The more people that
demand P3, the faster it will get done. I'll be sure to express your
concern for wanting region P3.

If you require further assistance, reply or contact technical support.

Myron Blake
Technical Support
Nobeltec
(503)579-1414"

Sorry Envision: This is from from Nobeltec's tech support department. You
can view it on their own NG:


"Nobeltec has no plans, at this time, to support any chart
manufactures using BSB 4.0....

Sorry Danny boy...that was posted a long time ago. Go call them up and
you'll see.

The Maptech charts are the only official NOAA charts. The only. Nobeltec
decided that they couldn't hold us all hostage trying to get us to use the
Passport charts digitized by Russians. People were jumping ship, literally,
to other products.

Smart move by Nobeltec if you ask me...

This is what is currently posted on their website and the NG agrees with it.
Where exactly did you see something different?

Special Notice Regarding BSB 4.0 Chart Support
Due to circumstances beyond our control, Maptech has again changed the
format of their BSB charts and as such, Nobeltec software does not support
the new BSB 4.0 format. Supporting this new format requires us to make
significant changes to our software. Due to this fact, we have made the
decision to not add chart support for the BSB 4.0 format and will continue
with other engineering efforts that add greater value for our customers.

In order to help make it easier to update your charts, Nobeltec is now
offering a special Raster Buy Back program. From November 1, 2003 through
March 31, 2004, Nobeltec will buy back Maptech raster chart CD's when you
purchase the equivalent Passport World Chart or Passport Deluxe region*. The
Raster Buy Back plan is an option for new and existing customers of Nobeltec
products. For full details or to print out the Raster Buy Back form, please
click on the link below.

----- Original Message -----
From: envision
Newsgroups: rec.boats.electronics
Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2004 7:37 AM
Subject: Maptech Offshore Navigator


Sorry Envision: This is from from Nobeltec's tech support department.
You
can view it on their own NG:


"Nobeltec has no plans, at this time, to support any chart
manufactures using BSB 4.0....

Sorry Danny boy...that was posted a long time ago. Go call them up and
you'll see.

The Maptech charts are the only official NOAA charts. The only. Nobeltec
decided that they couldn't hold us all hostage trying to get us to use the
Passport charts digitized by Russians. People were jumping ship,
literally,
to other products.

Smart move by Nobeltec if you ask me...



"envision" wrote in message
...
Sorry Envision: This is from from Nobeltec's tech support department.
You
can view it on their own NG:


"Nobeltec has no plans, at this time, to support any chart
manufactures using BSB 4.0....

Sorry Danny boy...that was posted a long time ago. Go call them up and
you'll see.

The Maptech charts are the only official NOAA charts. The only. Nobeltec
decided that they couldn't hold us all hostage trying to get us to use the
Passport charts digitized by Russians. People were jumping ship,
literally,
to other products.

Smart move by Nobeltec if you ask me...

This is what is currently posted on their website and the NG agrees with
it.
Where exactly did you see something different?


Sigh...

Well of course they're saying that right now. They're trying to scare you
into turning in your BSB charts to get locked into their Russian crap. Have
you called them? Have you asked?

You'll see...in a couple of months, they will quietly start supporting the
new version of BSB. I know people working on it...